Provider Manual. Billing and Payment

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1 Provider Manual Billing and Payment

2 Billing and Payment This section of the Manual was created to help guide you and your staff in working with Kaiser Permanente s billing and payment policies and procedures. It provides a quick and easy resource with contact phone numbers, detailed processes and site lists for services. If, at any time, you have a question or concern about the information in this Manual, you can reach our National Provider Contracting Department by calling (510)

3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION... 6 SECTION 5: BILLING AND PAYMENT WHOM TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS METHODS OF CLAIMS FILING PAPER CLAIM FORMS RECORD AUTHORIZATION ONE MEMBER/ PROVIDER PER CLAIM FORM SUBMISSION OF MULTIPLE PAGE CLAIM ENTERING DATES MULTIPLE DATES OF SERVICES AND PLACE OF SERVICES BILLING INPATIENT CLAIMS THAT SPAN DIFFERENT YEARS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR PAPER CLAIMS WHERE TO MAIL/FAX PAPER CLAIMS ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) ELECTRONIC CLAIMS FORMS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR EDI CLAIMS TO INITIATE ELECTRONIC CLAIMS SUBMISSIONS ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION PROCESS HIPAA REQUIREMENTS CLEAN CLAIMS CLAIMS SUBMISSION TIMEFRAMES

4 5.21 PROOF OF TIMELY CLAIMS SUBMISSION FEDERAL TAX ID CHANGES IN FEDERAL TAX ID NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFICATION (NPI) CODING FOR CLAIMS CODING STANDARDS MODIFIERS IN CPT AND HCPCS MODIFIER REVIEW CODING & BILLING VALIDATION CODING EDIT RULES MEDICAL CLAIMS REVIEW PROVIDER CLAIMS APPEALS CMS 1500 (12/90) FIELD DESCRIPTIONS CMS-1500 (12/90) Form CMS 1500 (08/05) FIELD DESCRIPTIONS CMS-1500 (08/05) Form CMS 1450 (UB 92) FIELD DESCRIPTIONS CMS-1450 (UB-92) Form CMS 1450 (UB 04) FIELD DESCRIPTIONS CMS-1450 (UB-04) Form BILLING REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTION FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES Emergency Claims Member Cost Share Balance Billing Members COORDINATION OF BENEFITS (COB)

5 How to Determine the Primary Payor Description of COB Payment Methodologies COB Claims Submission Requirements and Procedures Members Enrolled in Two Kaiser Permanente Plans COB Claims Submission Timeframes COB FIELDS ON THE UB-92 and UB-04 CLAIM FORM COB FIELDS ON THE CMS-1500 (HCFA-1500) CLAIM FORM EXPLANATION OF PAYMENT (EOP)

6 Introduction At the heart of Kaiser Permanente s claim processing operation is the set of policies and procedures followed in determining the appropriate handling and reimbursement of claims received. It is the contracted Provider s responsibility to ensure prompt payment through proper and timely submission of itemized bills using a CMS-1500 claim form for all professional services and UB-04 (CMS-1450) for all facility services in accordance with the terms of the Agreement with Kaiser Permanente. Bills for authorized services must include the authorization number and should be submitted to the address listed on the Authorization Form. PLEASE DO NOT BILL OUR MEMBERS other than for copay and deductibles. Billed items that are incorrectly coded will be denied and the Provider will be required to re-bill with the correct codes. Incorrect coding is coding that does not comply with industry standard coding practices as adopted by Kaiser Permanente, or the use of codes which have been updated in the CPT Manual since the contract was signed. Final payment will be based on these reviews. Any bill submitted more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the Covered Services were provided, or the date of receipt of an EOB (from a payer other than Kaiser Permanente), shall not be paid, except as otherwise required by law, or stated in your Agreement. Provider shall submit claims and/or encounter data for services rendered. When submitting encounter data, the Provider certifies the information as complete and truthful to the best of its knowledge. A complete CMS-1500 for all professional services or CMS-1450 for all facility services is the best method for complying with the encounter data required. It is Kaiser Permanente s goal to assure that the Provider is compensated in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and applicable law. Kaiser Permanente will pay for authorized covered services rendered to Members within the time period identified in the Agreement with Kaiser Permanente Whom to Contact with Questions The following information is provided as a quick reference to the Kaiser Permanente system. Member Service Department To verify benefits or eligibility of a Kaiser Permanente Member, contact the Member Services department in the Member s health plan region. Providers can also find benefit information on the Members Kaiser Permanente ID card. 6

7 WHO TO CALL WITH QUESTIONS If you have questions relating to the submission of transplant claims to Kaiser Permanente for processing, please refer to the table below for the correct department/number to call: PLEASE CALL: IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT TELEPHONE (S): MEMBER SERVICES Benefits/Co-Pay Information Colorado Member Eligibility Denver: Claim Payment Inquiries or (303) Claim Status Colorado Springs: Claim Submission or (719) Explanation of Payment (EOP) Georgia Provider Appeals or (404) Hawaii or (808) Ohio or (216) Northwest or (503) Northern California Mid-Atlantic States or (301) Southern California

8 Topic 5.2 Methods of Claims Filing 5.3 Paper Claim Forms Instructions Kaiser Permanente accepts all transplant claims submitted by mail or electronically. CMS-1450 must be used by all facilities (e.g., hospitals). All applicable fields on the CMS-1450 must be completed by the hospitals billing office for services rendered. To avoid payment delays and for correct reporting of encounter data, the CMS-1450 fields listed on the following table must be completed. Additionally, standard codes must be used on bills: REVENUE CODE: Code used to identify specific accommodation, ancillary service or billing calculation CPT-4: Physicians Current Procedural Terminology HCPCS: Health Care Procedure Coding System ICD-9-CM: Index for diagnoses and procedure coding DSM-IV-R: Diagnostic coding for mental disorders If appropriate, attach surgical reports, consultation reports, or progress notes to the claim form. CMS-1500 must be used for all professional services and suppliers. Any professional services (for example, services rendered by radiologists, ER physicians, etc.) should be billed on CMS claim forms, unless you are contracted under a GLOBAL rate, in which case professional services should not be billed separately. Note: Effective October 2006, the center of Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) has revised the CMS form. The new CMS (08/05) version will accommodate the reporting of the National Provider Identifier (NPI). Kaiser Permanente began to accept the revised form on October 1, Kaiser Permanente will continue to accept CMS-1500 (12/90) based on CMS guidelines for accepting this form. The National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) has approved the new UB-04 (CMS-1450) as the replacement for UB-92. Kaiser began accepting the New UB-04 on October 1,

9 5.4 Record Authorization Number 5.5 One Member/ Provider per Claim Form 5.6 Submission of Multiple Page Claim 5.7 Entering Dates All services that require prior authorization must have an authorization number reflected on the claim form or a copy of the authorization form may be submitted with the claim. Authorized services must be rendered before the expiration date stated on the Transplant Authorization Form. Each authorization identifies a specific number of approved visits, as well as, specific services. Additional authorization must be obtained by contacting the Transplant Coordinator for care beyond the expiration date. Transplant authorizations are issued for three stages of a transplant case: 1. Pre-transplant Evaluation and Care: This stage usually begins when a patient is listed for transplantation. 2. Transplant Period: This stage begins the day of the transplant and concludes at the end of the follow up period as defined in the Agreement. This authorization will cover both inpatient and outpatient services. 3. Post Transplant: This stage covers outpatient follow-up services following the transplant period. One Member per Claim Form/One Provider per claim Do not bill for different Members on the same claim form Do not bill for different Providers on the same claim form. Separate claim forms must be completed for each Member and for each Provider If due to space constraints you must use a second claim form, please write continuation at the top of the second form, and attach the second claim form to the first claim with a paper clip. Enter the TOTAL CHARGE (Field 28) on the last page of your claim submission. An example of how to enter dates on the CMS-1500 (HCFA-1500) Claim Form is provided below. 9

10 5.8 Multiple Dates of Services and Place of Services 5.9 Billing Inpatient Claims That Span Different Years 5.10 Supporting Documentation for Paper Claims Multiple dates of services at the same location can be filed on the same claim form but must be entered on a separate line. Multiple dates of service at different locations must be filed on a separate claim form. Same date of the service at the same location can be filed on a separate claim form. Same date of service at different locations must be filed on a separate claim form. When an inpatient claim spans different years (for example, the patient was admitted in December and was discharged in January of the following year), it is NOT necessary to submit two claims for these services. Bill all services for this inpatient stay on one claim form (if possible), reflecting the correct date of admission and the correct date of discharge. Kaiser Permanente will apply the appropriate/applicable payment methodologies when processing these claims. Providers may be required to include supporting documentation with any invoice submitted to Kaiser Permanente for payment. If documentation is required, Providers will be notified in writing. When billing with an unlisted CPT code, to expedite claims processing and adjudication, Providers should submit supporting written documentation. 10

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12 5.11 Where to Mail/Fax Paper Claims There are eight (8) Kaiser Permanente claims regions. Each region is responsible for processing their Members claims, regardless of where services have been rendered. A denial or delay in processing a claim may occur, if a Provider bills to the wrong region. All claims should be mailed to the following addresses, as identified on the Transplant Authorization Form: Paper claims are not accepted via fax due to HIPAA regulations. No handwritten claims are accepted. Colorado Region Georgia Region Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Transplant Claims Transplant Claims PO Box PO Box Denver, CO Atlanta, GA Hawaii Region Mid-Atlantic States Region Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Claims and Referrals Dept. Transplant Claims Processing 80 Mahalani Street PO Box 6233A Wailuku, HI Rockville, MD A Ohio Region Northwest Region Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Claims and Referrals Dept. Claims Administration PO Box 5316 Attn: Transplant Program Cleveland, OH NE Multnomah Street, Suite 100 Portland, OR Northern California Region Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Southern California Region ESRD/Transplant Referral Services Kaiser Foundation Health Plan 1950 Franklin Street, 16 th Floor California Claims Administration Oakland, CA PO Box 7102 Pasadena, CA

13 5.12 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) 5.13 Electronic Claims Forms 5.14 Supporting Documentation for EDI Claims 5.15 To Initiate Electronic Claims Submissions Electronic Claim Submissions: Kaiser Permanente encourages electronic submission of claims. EDI is an electronic exchange of information in a standardized format that adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. EDI transactions replace the submission of paper claims. data elements (for example, claims data elements) are entered into the computer only ONCE - typically at the Provider s office, or at another location where services were rendered. Benefits of EDI Submission 1 Reduced Overhead Expenses: Administrative overhead expenses are reduced, because the need for handling paper claims is eliminated. 2 Improved Data Accuracy: Because the claims data submitted by the Provider is sent electronically to Kaiser Permanente via the Clearinghouse, data accuracy is improved, as there is no need for re-keying or re-entry of data. 3 Low Error Rate: Additionally, up-front edits applied to the claims data while information is being entered at the Provider s office, and additional payer-specific edits applied to the data by the Clearinghouse before the data is transmitted to the appropriate payer for processing, increase the percentage of clean claim submissions. 4 Bypass US Mail Delivery: The usage of envelopes and stamps is eliminated. Providers save time by bypassing the U.S. mail delivery system. 5 Standardized Transaction Formats: Industry-accepted standardized medical claim formats may reduce the number of exceptions currently required by multiple payers. Professional and facility claims can be submitted electronically via the current version of: 837P must be used for all professional services and suppliers. 837I must be used by all facilities (e.g., hospitals) Currently, not all Kaiser Permanente regions have the capability to accept claims with electronic attachments. These types of submissions will need to be submitted via the paper process. Providers interested in implementing EDI transactions with Kaiser Permanente should contact National EDI Business Operations for information via NEBO@kp.org. 13

14 5.16 Electronic Submission Process 1. Providers EDI Responsibilities: Once a Provider has entered all of the required data elements (e.g., all of the required data for a particular claim) into its claims processing system, the Provider then electronically sends all of this information to a Clearinghouse for further data sorting and distribution. 2. Clearinghouse s EDI Responsibilities: The Clearinghouse receives information electronically from a variety of Providers, which have chosen that particular Clearinghouse as their data sorter and distributor. The Clearinghouse batches all of the information it has received from the various Providers, sorts the information, and then electronically sends the information to the correct payer for processing. Data content required by HIPAA Transaction Implementation Guides is the responsibility of the Provider and the Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse should ensure HIPAA Transaction Set Format compliance with HIPAA rules. In addition, Clearinghouses: Frequently supply the required PC software to enable direct data entry in the Provider s office. Edit the data which is electronically submitted to the Clearinghouse by the Provider s office, so that the data submission will be accepted by the appropriate payer for processing. Transmit the data to the correct payer in a format easily understood by the payer s computer system. Transmit electronic claim status reports from payers to Providers. 3. Kaiser Permanente s EDI Responsibilities: Kaiser Permanente receives EDI information after the Provider sends it to the Clearinghouse for distribution. The data is loaded into Kaiser Permanente s claims systems electronically and it is prepared for further processing. On the same day that Kaiser Permanente receives the EDI claims, Kaiser Permanente prepares an electronic acknowledgement which is transmitted back to the Clearinghouse. NOTE: If a Provider is not receiving Kaiser Permanente s electronic claim acknowledgement from the Clearinghouse, contact your billing service or the Clearinghouse and request that this be routinely forwarded to you. Additionally, Kaiser Permanente provides a KP EDITS Reject 14

15 Detail Report for those claims which were rejected by Kaiser Permanente because of fatal front-end errors. Any rejected claims may be re-submitted electronically once the claims have been corrected by the Provider. NOTE: See the Claims Status Category and Reason Codes at for a list of common Fatal Errors HIPAA Requirements 5.18 Clean Claims All electronic claim submissions must adhere to all HIPAA requirements. The following websites (listed in alphabetical order) include additional information on HIPAA and electronic loops and segments. If a Provider does not have internet access, HIPAA Implementation Guides can be ordered by calling Washington Publishing Company (WPC) at (301) Providers are responsible to submit clean claims as defined in the Agreement and further explained below. Kaiser Permanente considers a claim clean when the following requirements are met. Correct Form - Kaiser Permanente requires all professional claims to be submitted using the CMS Form 1500 and all facility claims (or appropriate ancillary services) to be submitted using the CMS Form CMS 1450 Standard Coding All fields should be completed using industry standard coding. Attachments Attachments should be included in your submission when circumstances require additional information. Completed Field Elements for CMS Form 1500 (08/05 or 12/90 based on CMS guidelines) or CMS 1450 (UB-04 or UB92 based on CMS guidelines) All applicable data elements of CMS forms should be completed. A claim is not considered to be Clean or payable if one or more of the following are missing or are in dispute: The standards or format used in the completion or submission of the claim The eligibility of a person for coverage The responsibility of another payor for all or part of the claim The amount of the claim or the amount currently due under the 15

16 claim The benefits covered The manner in which services were accessed or provided The claim was submitted fraudulently 5.19 Claims Submission Timeframes 5.20 Appeal of Timely Claims Submission Note: Failure to include all information will result in a delay in claim processing and payment and it will be returned for any missing information. A claim missing any of the required information will not be considered a clean claim. Timeframes for filing a claim: New Claims All invoices for services provided to Kaiser Permanente Members should be submitted within forty-five (45) days of the Member s date of discharge or as stated in the Agreement. Bills for all hospital and professional services that are included under the case rate should be batched and submitted with a summary sheet. Where there is a separate case rate for hospital and physician services, batch each service type together, with a separate summary sheet. COB Claims COB information must be received within 12 months of the request for commercial Members and 24 months for Medicare/Medicaid Members (If within the last three months of the year, Medicare/Medicaid Members have 27 months). Processing of your claim may be delayed for receipt of COB information. Claim corrections Must be received with 12 months of the original claim payment for commercial Members and 24 months for Medicare/Medicaid Members (If within the last three months of the year, Medicare/Medicaid Members have 27 months). Resubmitted claims along with proof of initial timely filing received within six (6) months of the original date of denial or explanation of payment will be allowed for reconsideration of claim processing and payment. Any claim resubmissions received for timely filing reconsideration beyond six (6) months of the original date of denial or explanation of payment will be denied as untimely filing. 16

17 5.21 Proof of Timely Claims Submission 5.22 Claim Adjustments/ Corrections Claims submitted for consideration or reconsideration of timely filing must be reviewed with information that indicates the claim was initially submitted within the appropriate time frames outlined in Section Acceptable proof of timely filing may include the following documentation and/or situations: EDI Transmission reports (reports from a clearinghouse i.e., Emdeon) Remit notices Denial notices Hand-written or typed documentation is not acceptable proof of timely filing. Claim Adjustment Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to audit claims for adjustments and corrections to ensure services rendered are medically necessary, coding requirements are met as stated in this Manual, and payment is according to your Agreement. Necessary adjustments may be made by offsetting against future claims to any and all claims prior to or after payment. Periodically, Kaiser Permanente will perform audits on claims to determine if payments have been made appropriately. If our audit determines that an overpayment was made, you will be notified in writing of the amount of the overpayment and given instructions on the process and time frame for reimbursing Kaiser Permanente for the amount overpaid. If you do not send a check for the amount of the overpayment within the timeframe specified in your notice, future claims will be offset. Remit notices for claims that have been offset will reflect the amount deducted from the expected payment. Multiple claims may be affected until the entire balance of the overpayment is recovered. Correcting a previously submitted claim If your claim requires correction, you will receive a notice on the remit accompanying your rejected claim detailing the error. If corrections can be made, you should submit a corrected claim. The timeframe for submitting a corrected claim is either detailed in the notice you receive requesting corrections, or will default to the timely filing limit if not specified. Contracted Providers can submit a claim corrections if he/she has the following justifications: Original claim submitted with incorrect diagnosis 17

18 Original claim submitted with incorrect procedure(s) Original claim submitted with incorrect Member Original claim submitted with incorrect date of service Original claim submitted with incorrect contract rates applied Authorization has been obtained Any other information that has been added/corrected on the original claim. Procedures for submitting a paper claim correction to Kaiser Permanente for processing: Write CORRECTED CLAIM in the top (blank) portion of the standard claim form. Attach a copy of the corresponding page of Kaiser Permanente s Explanation of Payment (EOP) to each corrected claim, to prevent these claims from being rejected by Kaiser Permanente as duplicate claims. Attach with a paper clip. Mail the corrected claim(s) to Kaiser Permanente using the standard claims mailing address for the Member s health plan region. Kaiser Permanente prefers corrections to CMS-1500 (based on CMS guidelines) claims which were already accepted by Kaiser Permanente (regardless whether these claims were submitted on paper or electronically) to be submitted on paper claim forms. Corrections submitted electronically may inadvertently be denied as a duplicate claim. There are two ways to submit a CMS-1450 (UB-04 or UB92 based on CMS guidelines) claim correction to Kaiser Permanente for processing. Electronic: Please include the appropriate Type of Bill code when electronically submitting a corrected CMS-1450 (UB-04 or UB92 based on CMS guidelines) claim to Kaiser Permanente for processing. IMPORTANT: Claims submitted without the appropriate 3rd digit (xxx) in the Type of Bill code will be denied. Paper: Write CORRECTED CLAIM in the top (blank) portion of the standard claim form. Attach a copy of the corresponding page of Kaiser Permanente s Explanation of Benefit (EOB) to each corrected claim, to prevent these claims from being rejected by Kaiser Permanente as duplicate claims. Mail the corrected claim(s) to Kaiser Permanente using the standard claims mailing address for the Member s health plan region. 18

19 5.24 Rejected Claims Due to EDI Claims Error A detailed explanation of what should be adjusted and the reason(s) why it should be adjusted must be accompanied by supporting documentation to support the adjustment. Allow thirty (30) days from the receipt of your request to research and resolve your adjustment/correction request. 1. Electronic Claim Acknowledgement: Kaiser Permanente sends an electronic claim acknowledgement to the Clearinghouse. This claims acknowledgement will be forwarded to you as confirmation of all claims received by Kaiser Permanente. NOTE: If you are not receiving Kaiser Permanente s electronic claim receipt from the Clearinghouse the Clearinghouse and request that this be routinely forwarded to you. 2. Detailed Error Report: After receipt of your EDI claims from the Clearinghouse, Kaiser Permanente produces the EDI CLAIMS. KP EDIT Software then produces the Reject Report, which identifies specific Fatal Errors on non-accepted claims. Once the claims listed on the Reject Report are corrected, you may resubmit these claims electronically through the Clearinghouse. 19

20 5.25 Federal Tax ID Number The Federal Tax ID Number as reported on any and all claim form(s) must match the information filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 1 When completing IRS Form W-9, please note the following: Name: This should be the equivalent of your entity name, which you use to file your tax forms with the IRS. Sole Provider/Proprietor: List your name, as registered with the IRS. Group Practice/Facility: List your group or facility name, as registered with the IRS. 2. Business Name: Leave this field blank, unless you have registered with the IRS as a Doing Business As (DBA) entity. If you are doing business under a different name, enter that name on the IRS Form W Address/City, State, Zip Code: Enter the address where Kaiser Permanente should mail your IRS Form Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): The number reported in this field (either the social security number or the employer identification number) MUST be used on all claims submitted to Kaiser Permanente. Sole Provider/Proprietor: Enter your taxpayer identification number, which will usually be your social security number (SSN), unless you have been assigned a unique employer identification number (because you are doing business as an entity under a different name). Group Practice/Facility: Enter your taxpayer identification number, which will usually be your unique employer identification number (EIN). If you have any questions regarding the proper completion of IRS Form W-9, or the correct reporting of your Federal Taxpayer ID Number on your claim forms, please contact the IRS help line in your area or refer to the following website: Completed IRS Form W-9 should be mailed to the following address: Kaiser Permanente Attn: National Provider Contracting and Network Management 300 Lakeside Drive, 13 th Floor Oakland, CA

21 IMPORTANT: If your Federal Tax ID Number should change, please notify us immediately, so that appropriate corrections can be made to Kaiser Permanente s files Changes in Federal Tax ID Number 5.27 National Provider Identification (NPI) 5.28 Coding for Claims 5.29 Coding Standards If your office/facility changes any pertinent information (i.e. tax identification number, phone or fax number, billing address, practice address, etc.) please mail or fax written notice, including the effective date of the change, as soon as possible, or if it at all possible, with 90 days advance notice. For changes in the Federal Tax-ID numbers, please include a W-9 form with the correct information. Kaiser Permanente Attn: National Provider Contracting and Network Management 300 Lakeside Drive, 13 th Floor Oakland, CA As of May 23, 2008, Kaiser Permanente will not be able to process electronic claims unless they contain NPI. If you have already obtained your NPI numbers (both Individual Type 1 and/or Organization/Group Type 2), please notify Kaiser Permanente Provider Contracting & Network Management department. Individual (Type 1) and Organization/Group (Type 2) NPI applications and instructions can be accessed at It is the Provider s responsibility to ensure that billing codes used on claims forms are current and accurate, that codes reflect the services provided and they are in compliant with Kaiser Permanente s coding standards. Incorrect and invalid coding may result in delays in payment or denial of payment. A full explanation of coding standards is provided in Section xxx of this manual. Incorrect and invalid coding may result in delays in payment or denial of payment. Coding All fields should be completed using industry standard coding as outlined below. ICD-9 To code diagnoses and hospital procedures on inpatient claims, use the International Classification of Diseases- 9th Revision-Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) developed by the Commission on Professional and Hospital Activities. ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 & 2 codes appear as three-, four- or fivedigit codes, depending on the specific disease or injury being described. Volume 3 hospital inpatient procedure codes appear as two-digit codes and require a third and/or fourth digit for coding specificity. 21

22 CPT-4 The Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology, Fourth Edition (CPT) code set is a systematic listing and coding of procedures and services performed by Participating Providers. CPT codes are developed by the American Medical Association (AMA). Each procedure code or service is identified with a five-digit code. If you would like to request a new code or suggest deleting or revising an existing code, obtain and complete a form from the AMA's Web site at or submit your request and supporting documentation to: CPT Editorial Research and Development American Medical Association 515 North State Street Chicago IL HCPCS The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level 2 identifies services and supplies. HCPCS Level 2 begin with letters A V and are used to bill services such as, home medical equipment, ambulance, orthotics and prosthetics, drug codes and injections. Revenue Code Approved by the Health Services Cost Review Commission for a hospital located in the State of Maryland, or of the national or state uniform billing data elements specifications for a hospital not located in that State. NDC (National Drug Codes) Prescribed drugs, maintained and distributed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Anesthesia services, the codes maintained and distributed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists 5.30 Modifiers in CPT and HCPCS DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Services) For psychiatric services, codes distributed by the American Psychiatric Association Modifiers submitted with an appropriate procedure code further define and/or explain a service provided. Valid modifiers and their descriptions can be found in the most current CPT or HCPCS coding book. Note CMS

23 Submitters: Kaiser Permanente processes up to (2) modifiers per claim line. When submitting claims, use modifiers to: Identify distinct or independent services performed on the same day Reflect services provided and documented in a patient's medical record Modifiers for Professional and Technical Services Modifier 26, Professional Component - Certain procedures consist of a physician component and a technical component. When the physician component is reported separately, adding the Modifier 26 to the CPT procedure code identifies the service. Modifier TC, Technical Component - The modifier TC is submitted with a CPT procedure code to bill for equipment and facility charges, to indicate the technical component. Use with diagnostic tests; e.g. radiation therapy, radiology, and pulmonary function tests. Indicates the Provider performed only the technical component portion of the service Modifier Review Modifiers Billed with Surgical Procedures Modifier 50 Bilateral Procedure Add Modifier 50 to the service line of a unilateral 5-digit CPT procedure code to indicate that a bilateral procedure was performed. Modifier 50 may be used to bill surgical procedures at the same operative session, or to bill diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that were performed bilaterally on the same day. Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to review use of modifiers to ensure accuracy and appropriateness. Improper use of modifiers may cause claims to pend and/or the return of claims for correction Coding & Billing Validation 5.33 Coding Edit Rules We perform code editing to enforce both Kaiser Permanente and nationally accepted coding and payment rules (see Section 5.34 of this Manual), and to verify the codes you submit are consistent based on the services rendered. Your claims will be subjected to McKesson code editing software ( CodeReview ). Kaiser Permanente applies coding edit rules to all claims submitted. The following examples outline some to the major categories of our coding edit rules, some of which CodeReview applies automatically as part of coding and billing validation. 23

24 These rules are subject to change and may be edited from time to time. Should you have any questions regarding code editing, please contact Claims Customer Service. Major Categories of Claim Coding Errors/Inconsistencies: AMA and CMS Guidelines CodeReview will correct input codes without valid modifiers to more closely correspond to accept coding practices by eliminating, replacing or flagging potential errors while accepting coding practices judged to be conventional by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the 24

25 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The CPT and HCPCS manuals explicitly detail and outline many of the rules included in the CodeReview. HCPCS codes related to CPT codes CodeReview also evaluates the combination of HCPCS codes and CPT codes. These codes are cross walked to identify where a HCPCS code is related to one or many CPT codes, and are evaluated based on the existing CPT rules. Unnecessary or disallowed codes are then rejected. HCPCS codes not related to CPT codes CodeReview also detects situations where HCPCS codes are not related to CPT codes. Rules developed as appropriate that are the result of the review of non-cpt related HCPCS codes are part of the knowledge base supporting CodeReview and do not conflict with the National Correct Coding Policy Initiative (NCCPI). Obsolete/Deleted Codes If obsolete or deleted codes cannot be cross walked to current or updated codes, claims submitted may be denied. Obsolete or deleted codes are updated each calendar year and are not accepted past the end date specified by CMS. Medicare claims with outdated codes will be subjected to denial as per CMS guidelines. Multiple/Duplicate Component Billing When procedures are billable for professional and technical components (i.e., with Modifiers 26 and TC), Kaiser Permanente monitors that the total amount paid for the service does not exceed what would have been paid if the procedure had been billed without the modifier(s). Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to adjust claims that are paid in excess of the total Medical Claims Review 5.35 Provider Claims Appeals Denied Codes Certain codes are always denied. To obtain a full list of these codes, please contact the Claims Customer Service Department in the Member s health plan region. Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to revise the list from time to time. In general, these codes relate to personal comfort items, non covered services, benefit exceptions and codes not reimbursable when billed in conjunction with Emergency services. Medical claims review is performed by comparing billing records with medical records to determine payment accuracy and to ensure claims are paid only for services delivered. If your office/facility has questions or concerns about the way a claim was processed by Kaiser Permanente, please contact the Member Services Department in the Member s health plan region. Many questions and 25

26 issues regarding claim payments, coding and submission policies can be resolved quickly over the phone. If your issue cannot be resolved through this initial contact, you have the right to appeal. See Section xxx of this Manual for a full explanation of this process CMS-1500 (12/90) Field Descriptions The fields identified in the table below as must be completed when submitting a CMS-1500 (12/90) claim form to Kaiser Permanente for processing: Note: The required fields for submission shown below are required by Kaiser Permanente but not necessarily required by CMS or other payers. For Medicare Members, please refer to Medicare Billing Requirements for appropriate field requirements and instructions/examples. FIELD FIELD NAME 1 MEDICARE/MEDICAID/ CHAMPUS/GROUP HEALTH PLAN/FECA BLK LUNG/OTHER REQUIRED FIELDS FOR CLAIM SUBMISSIONS Not INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES Check the type of health insurance coverage applicable to this claim by checking the appropriate box. 1a INSURED S I.D. Enter the subscriber s plan identification number. 2 PATIENT S NAME Enter the patient s name. When submitting newborn claims, enter the newborn s first and last name. 3 PATIENT'S BIRTH DATE AND SEX Enter the patient s date of birth and gender. The date of birth must include the month, day and FOUR DIGITS for the year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/ INSURED'S NAME Enter the name of the insured (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial), unless the insured and the patient are the same then the word SAME may be entered. 5 PATIENT'S ADDRESS Enter the patient s mailing address and telephone number. On the first line, enter the STREET ADDRESS; the second line is for the CITY and STATE; the third line is for the ZIP CODE and PHONE. 6 PATIENT'S RELATIONSHIP TO INSURED if 7 INSURED'S ADDRESS if Check the appropriate box for the patient s relationship to the insured. Enter the insured s address (STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) and telephone number. When the address is the same as the patient s the word SAME may be entered. 26

27 FIELD FIELD NAME REQUIRED FIELDS FOR CLAIM SUBMISSIONS INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES 8 PATIENT STATUS if 9 OTHER INSURED'S NAME if Check the appropriate box for the patient s MARITAL STATUS, and check whether the patient is EMPLOYED or is a STUDENT. When additional insurance coverage exists, enter the last name, first name and middle initial of the insured. 9a OTHER INSURED S POLICY OR GROUP if Enter the policy and/or group number of the insured individual named in Field 9 (Other Insured s Name) above. NOTE: For each entry in Field 9A, there must be a corresponding entry in Field 9d. 9b OTHER INSURED S DATE OF BIRTH/SEX if Enter the other insured s date of birth and sex. The date of birth must include the month, day, and FOUR DIGITS for year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/2003 9c EMPLOYER S NAME OR SCHOOL NAME if Enter the name of the other insured s EMPLOYER or SCHOOL NAME (if a student). 9d 10a-c INSURANCE PLAN NAME OR PROGRAM NAME IS PATIENT CONDITION RELATED TO if Enter the name of the other insured s INSURANCE PLAN or program. Check Yes or No to indicate whether employment, auto liability, or other accident involvement applies to one or more of the services described in field 24. NOTE: If yes there must be a corresponding entry in Field 14 (Date of Current Illness/Injury). Place (State)- enter the State postal code. 10d RESERVED FOR LOCAL USE 11 INSURED S POLICY OR FECA 11a INSURED S DATE OF BIRTH Not Not Not Leave blank. If there is insurance primary to Medicare, enter the insured s policy or group number. Enter the insured s date of birth and sex, if different from Field 3. The date of birth must include the month, day, and FOUR digits for the year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/ b EMPLOYER S NAME OR SCHOOL NAME Not Enter the name of the employer or school (if a student), if applicable. 27

28 FIELD 11c 11d REQUIRED FIELDS FOR FIELD NAME CLAIM SUBMISSIONS INSURANCE PLAN OR Not PROGRAM NAME IS THERE ANOTHER HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN? INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES Enter the insurance plan or program name. Check yes or no to indicate if there is another health benefit plan. For example, the patient may be covered under insurance held by a spouse, parent, or some other person. If yes then fields 9 and 9a-d must be completed. 12 PATIENT'S OR AUTHORIZED PERSON'S SIGNATURE 13 INSURED'S OR AUTHORIZED PERSON'S SIGNATURE 14 DATE OF CURRENT ILLNESS, INJURY, PREGNANCY 15 IF PATIENT HAS HAD SAME OR SIMILAR ILLNESS Not Not Not Not Have the patient or an authorized representative SIGN and DATE this block, unless the signature is on file. If the patient s representative signs, then the relationship to the patient must be indicated. Have the patient or an authorized representative SIGN this block, unless the signature is on file. Enter the date of the current illness or injury. If pregnancy, enter the date of the patient s last menstrual period. The date must include the month, day, and FOUR DIGITS for the year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/2006 Enter the previous date the patient had a similar illness, if applicable. The date must include the month, day, and FOUR DIGITS for the year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/ DATES PATIENT UNABLE Not TO WORK IN CURRENT OCCUPATION Enter the from and to dates that the patient is unable to work. The dates must include the month, day, and FOUR DIGITS for the year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/ NAME OF REFERRING PHYSICIAN OR OTHER SOURCE 17a ID OF REFERRING PHYSICIAN 18 HOSPITALIZATION DATES RELATED TO CURRENT SERVICES 19 RESERVED FOR LOCAL USE if Not Not if Enter the FIRST and LAST NAME of the referring or ordering physician. Enter the Identification Number of the physician whose name is listed in Field 17. Complete this block when a medical service is furnished as a result of, or subsequent to, a related hospitalization. If you are covering for another physician, enter the name of the physician (for whom you are covering) in this field. If a non-contracting Provider/Provider will be 28

29 FIELD FIELD NAME REQUIRED FIELDS FOR CLAIM SUBMISSIONS INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES covering for you in your absence, please notify that individual of this requirement. 20 OUTSIDE LAB Not 21 DIAGNOSIS OR NATURE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY Enter the diagnosis/condition of the patient, indicated by an ICD-9-CM code number. Enter up to 4 diagnostic codes, in PRIORITY order (primary, secondary condition). 22 MEDICAID RESUBMISSION 23 PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Not if Enter the prior authorization number for those procedures requiring prior approval. 24a DATE(S) OF SERVICE Enter the month, day, and year (MM/DD/YY) for each procedure, service, or supply. Services must be entered chronologically (starting with the oldest date first). For each service date listed/billed, the following fields must also be entered: Units, Charges/Amount/Fee, Place of Service, Procedure Code, and corresponding Diagnosis Code. IMPORTANT: Do not submit a claim with a future date of service. Claims can only be submitted once the service has been rendered (for example: durable medical equipment). 24b PLACE OF SERVICE Enter the place of service code for each item used or service performed. 24c TYPE OF SERVICE Not Enter the type of service code, reflecting the type of service rendered. 24d PROCEDURES, SERVICES, OR SUPPLIES: CPT/HCPCS, MODIFIER Enter the CPT/HCPCS codes reflecting the procedures performed, services rendered, or supplies used. When applicable, enter also the appropriate CPT/HCPCS code modifier(s) in this field, next to the corresponding CPT/HCPCS procedure code(s). IMPORTANT: Enter the anesthesia time, reported as the beginning and end times of anesthesia in military time under the appropriate procedure code. 24e DIAGNOSIS CODE Enter EITHER the diagnosis reference number as shown in Field 21, OR the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis code next to each procedure/service listed. 29

30 FIELD FIELD NAME REQUIRED FIELDS FOR CLAIM SUBMISSIONS INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES 24f $ CHARGES Enter the FULL CHARGE for each listed service. Any necessary payment reductions will be made during claims adjudication (for example, multiple surgery reductions, maximum allowable limitations, co-pays etc). 24g DAYS OR UNITS Enter the number of days or units in this block. (For example: units of supplies, etc.) 24h EPSDT FAMILY PLAN Not 24i EMG Not 24j COB Not 24k RESERVED FOR LOCAL USE 25 FEDERAL TAX ID 26 PATIENT'S ACCOUNT NO. Not Enter the physician/supplier federal tax I.D. number. IMPORTANT: The Federal Tax ID Number in this field must match the information on file with the IRS. Enter the Member s account number assigned by the Provider s/provider s accounting system. IMPORTANT: This field aids in patient identification by the Provider/Provider. 27 ACCEPT ASSIGNMENT Not 28 TOTAL CHARGE Enter the total charges for the services rendered (total of all the charges listed in Field 24f). 29 AMOUNT PAID if Enter the amount paid (i.e., Member copayments or other insurance payments) to date in this field for the services billed. 30 BALANCE DUE Not Enter the balance due (total charges less amount paid). 31 SIGNATURE OF PHYSICIAN OR SUPPLIER Enter the signature of the physician/supplier or his/her representative, and the date the form was signed. For claims submitted electronically, include a computer printed name as the signature of the Provider or person entitled to reimbursement. 32 NAME/ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE if The name and address of the facility where services were rendered (if other than patient s 30

31 FIELD FIELD NAME SERVICES WERE RENDERED REQUIRED FIELDS FOR CLAIM SUBMISSIONS INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES home or physician s office). 33 PHYSICIAN'S, SUPPLIER'S BILLING NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, AND PHONE If available, please enter your Provider or unique vendor number in the PIN # field. 31

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33 5.37 CMS-1500 (08/05) Field Descriptions The fields identified in the table below as must be completed when submitting a CMS-1500 (08/05) claim form to Kaiser Permanente for processing: Note: The required fields for submission shown below are required by Kaiser Permanente but not necessarily required by CMS or other payers. For Medicare Members, please refer to Medicare Billing Requirements for appropriate field requirements and instructions/examples. Note: The new CMS-1500 (08/05) form is revised to accommodate National Provider Identifiers (NPI). Kaiser currently accepts both forms. FIELD FIELD NAME 1 MEDICARE/ MEDICAID/ TRICARE CHAMPUS/ CHAMPVA/ GROUP HEALTH PLAN/FECA BLK LUNG/OTHER REQUIRED FIELDS FOR CLAIM SUBMISSIONS Not INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES Check the type of health insurance coverage applicable to this claim by checking the appropriate box. 1a INSURED S I.D. Enter the subscriber s plan identification number. 2 PATIENT S NAME Enter the patient s name. When submitting newborn claims, enter the newborn s first and last name. 3 PATIENT'S BIRTH DATE AND SEX Enter the patient s date of birth and gender. The date of birth must include the month, day and FOUR DIGITS for the year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/ INSURED'S NAME Enter the name of the insured (Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial), unless the insured and the patient are the same then the word SAME may be entered. 5 PATIENT'S ADDRESS Enter the patient s mailing address and telephone number. On the first line, enter the STREET ADDRESS; the second line is for the CITY and STATE; the third line is for the ZIP CODE and PHONE. 6 PATIENT'S RELATIONSHIP TO INSURED if 7 INSURED'S ADDRESS if 8 PATIENT STATUS if Check the appropriate box for the patient s relationship to the insured. Enter the insured s address (STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, and ZIP CODE) and telephone number. When the address is the same as the patient s the word SAME may be entered. Check the appropriate box for the patient s MARITAL STATUS, and check whether the patient is EMPLOYED or is a STUDENT. 33

34 FIELD FIELD NAME REQUIRED FIELDS FOR CLAIM SUBMISSIONS 9 OTHER INSURED'S NAME if INSTRUCTIONS/EXAMPLES When additional insurance coverage exists, enter the last name, first name and middle initial of the insured. 9a 9b OTHER INSURED S POLICY OR GROUP if OTHER INSURED S DATE OF BIRTH/SEX if Enter the policy and/or group number of the insured individual named in Field 9 (Other Insured s Name) above. NOTE: For each entry in Field 9A, there must be a corresponding entry in Field 9d. Enter the other insured s date of birth and sex. The date of birth must include the month, day, and FOUR DIGITS for year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/2006 9c EMPLOYER S NAME OR SCHOOL NAME if Enter the name of the other insured s EMPLOYER or SCHOOL NAME (if a student). 9d 10a-c INSURANCE PLAN NAME OR PROGRAM NAME IS PATIENT CONDITION RELATED TO if Enter the name of the other insured s INSURANCE PLAN or program. Check Yes or No to indicate whether employment, auto liability, or other accident involvement applies to one or more of the services described in field 24. NOTE: If yes there must be a corresponding entry in Field 14 (Date of Current Illness/Injury). Place (State) - enter the State postal code. 10d RESERVED FOR LOCAL Not USE 11 INSURED S POLICY Not If OR FECA Leave blank. there is insurance primary to Medicare, enter the insured s policy or group number. 11a INSURED S DATE OF BIRTH Not Enter the insured s date of birth and sex, if different from Field 3. The date of birth must include the month, day, and FOUR digits for the year (MM/DD/YYYY). Example: 01/05/ b EMPLOYER S NAME OR SCHOOL NAME Not Enter the name of the employer or school (if a student), if applicable. 11c 11d INSURANCE PLAN OR PROGRAM NAME IS THERE ANOTHER HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN? Not Enter the insurance plan or program name. Check yes or no to indicate if there is another health benefit plan. For example, the patient may be covered under insurance held by a spouse, parent, or some other person. If yes then fields 9 and 9a-d must be completed. 12 PATIENT'S OR AUTHORIZED Not Have the patient or an authorized representative 34